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== Naming Conventions ==
 
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There are many conventions used when naming tables or fields, so others are capable of understanding the contents of the table. While there are no absolute conventions, the following are used quite often, with the intention of clearer SQL statements.
 
There are many conventions used when naming tables or fields, so others are capable of understanding the contents of the table. While there are no absolute conventions, the following are used quite often, with the intention of clearer SQL statements.
  

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Naming Conventions[edit]

Template:Smallcaps There are many conventions used when naming tables or fields, so others are capable of understanding the contents of the table. While there are no absolute conventions, the following are used quite often, with the intention of clearer SQL statements.


Field Naming Conventions[edit]

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